The Big O Pipe is in jeopardy. They have chosen the track and field area at the Olympic stadium, which is where the Pipe is, to build a soccer stadium , which could mean the end of the Pipe's existence. We have been meeting with people in order to make our voice heard, letting all parties involved know how much the spot means to us skateboarders. Let's save the pipe!

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Here's the full story

Here's Marty's explanation on the fight we are engaged in.

It should be kept because it saves face for all of montreal's super-shit parks- and it wasn't even made to skate, which is the biggest joke of all. It unites so many people together from all over the world from australia to albany, and it typifies human goodwill and respect- one love, for real... Things that are increasingly rare in today's society, transcending gender, age and social status- this needs to be preserved. The minute cost that it would take to move it would increase it's social and communal value tenfold- something no other municipal project has ever hoped or been able to acheive. Just to compare- I have not once heard of someone travelling from abroad to skate for example, Jarry park- montreal's oldest existing concrete park- because it had such legendary status as the stadium pipe or such a reputation for killer terrain and good vibrations. The pipe is typical DIY- from shoveling the snow in winter to bringing candles and lights to skate at night. It's been going on for twenty years this year! How many municipal projects have this heritage? Bureaucracy should be put aside on this one andmontreal as a city should stand up for the right thing and confirm what a great and cultural city it is and help save the pipe.Amen.

About Me

Designed as an entrance for torch-bearing athletes for the ʻ76 Olympics,
The Big O is a tunnel with perfectly tight transitioned walls that
open up into one of the best “natural” miniramps on earth. It took the
initiative of local skaters to make the spot what it is today. Itʼs got a good vibe. One of the more fun things to ever skate.